Blood+ Review - 82/100
Blood+ is a 50-episode action drama. It follows the battle between two vampire-like girls: Saya and Diva. It’s a rather epic tale, Diva is almost the equal of a killing machine, and Saya made it her life-goal to kill her once and for all. They both have their own allies, Saya has the friends she spent happy times with, while Diva turned a number of people in monsters, making them completely devoted to each her.
This anime definitely is worth watching. The episodes 26-36 are so incredibly good. They even had me crying at times, which does not happen often. The first half of the series, or episodes 1 to 25 are interesting to watch, though they might be a pain to get through due to their huge length. They do, however, build up perfectly for the sheer awesomeness that follows afterwards.
Though I’m afraid I have to say it, but after episode 36, the overall quality of the anime gradually drops. From that point, it’s like a straight line to the finish. There are some entertaining moments, but it’s clear that the creators already played all of their trump cards in episodes 26-36. Still, it does remain enjoyable. My complaint, however, is the last two episodes, in which the series ends. They really work anticlimactic, as they somehow manage to destroy everything the series has been building up for.
The characters are very enjoyable to watch. As this anime has 50 episodes, there are lots of opportunities to really flesh out each of the characters, and the creators gave a very good attempt in doing so. The character development in this anime really worked out. The characters are also very interesting to watch in all of their struggles. Whenever an important character dies, (that does happen at certain points in this anime) the effects this has are great to see. Except, perhaps, when the ending comes near. By that time, these deaths become rather predictable.
As this is an action-series, be sure to expect lots of battles. The creators also made sure that our heroine Saya stayed alive through all this by giving her the ability to regenerate her wounds, so that if she’s slashed once, she isn’t really killed. Even though I can see why the creators chose to do this, I find it also a bit weak. The battles themselves also don’t really try to be original, or something. While they are exciting, they’re nothing special. Still, the normal humans do not have the ability to regenerate. The battles in which humans play a role are mostly the most creative ones.
In terms of music, this anime also tries to be epic. At some times, it really works, but when you compare it to other anime, then the soundtrack of Blood+ isn’t really anything special. It doesn’t really try to stand out. Same with the graphics. They’re good, they really work, but they don’t try to stand out. Only Lewis and the Schiff ended up with memorable character designs.
Overall, Blood+ really is a series with its ups and downs. It’s got some totally amazing moments, but at the same time, some elements are doomed for mediocrity. Still, the awesome moments were definitely worth it.
HAGI IS A BADASS!!!!!!!!!
Comment by D — October 9, 2007 @ 10:05
I loved this serie especially the character of Diva. I enjoyed watching it all along and contrary to you, I didn’t find this serie has any moments of mediocrity. And the end was quite beautiful too! And we have the impression Diva really was misunderstood and the fact she didn’t have the chance to grow up surrounded by people who loved her like Saya , made a some kind of murderer out of her. Well, Saya and Diva are both chiropters( don’t know exactly how it’s spelled)and moreover they sisters , they were to have the same fate but Saya just had a chance in life contrary to Diva. And I didn’t get what was going to happen with Diva’s two daughters ? Are they chiropters as well? And Saya ended up falling into a long sleep and we could wonder if she’ll wake up once again. If not, it would mean she’s dead. Well I just completely agree with you about the music, it doesn’t fit to a such beautiful anime. Well that fact beside, this serie is one of my favorite!(one of , the very first is “les miserables”)It’s totally WORTH TO BE WATCHED!!!!!!!
Comment by Tania — December 3, 2007 @ 20:30
I screamed at episode 49….honestly….all of the sudden, what happened?
Anyway, I felt Saya was wasted…and she will be remembered as one of the worst heroine ever.
Comment by L.A — January 3, 2008 @ 5:53
I think Carl, Hagi, and Saya would make the only threesome that I would go for ^^
Comment by Carl — January 29, 2008 @ 19:51
Saya is the worst heroine ever. She whimpers and faints in the first half of blood+ and gets cold and annoying in the second half. Her fighting skills require he getting saved by hagi or solomon or whoever. Go Diva.
Comment by ss — March 15, 2009 @ 2:03